Chanticleer, hailed by some as the "World's reigning male chorus", have set out to futher examin the life and times of one of the Middle Age's most inspiring persona: Hildegard von Bingen. Initially a non without a call (it was a custom at the time that the tenth child of every family was to be sent to a monastery), von Bingen turned out to be one of the most influential and talented poets, songwriters and mysticists. She reached fame before her death and was subsequently declared a saint. The story of "Hildegard: A measure of joy" starts at with her death and gives the audience a rerun of her life, leading to the question where a mere good life ends and sanctitude begins. The music is said to include pieces by von Bingen and contemporaries, as well as two specially comissioned pieces. You can watch all of this in four major American cities, starting June, third in San Francisco.

Homepage: Chanticleer
Homepage: A great online resource on Hilgedard von Bingen